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There are things we can control in life — and a much longer list of things we can’t. Learning to focus only on the things within your control is one of the most powerful mindset shifts anyone can make. In martial arts, we call this staying in your “three foot world.” The idea is simple: […]
Words matter — in more ways than we often realize. A few careless phrases spoken in anger can damage relationships. A single sentence said with encouragement can change someone’s life. In martial arts, we understand that discipline begins not with the body, but with the mind — and the mouth. We teach students that every […]
Leadership isn’t just about giving commands — it’s about setting the example, serving others, and staying grounded under pressure. At Virginia TaeKwonDo Academy, we believe leadership starts on the mat. Students don’t learn leadership by talking about it. They learn it through action — by showing up on time, wearing their uniform properly, helping a […]
On my first ship, USS FORRESTAL (CV-59), I worked in Weapons Department. Being a Seaman Recruit, your duty watch is less than glamorous. For a year I got to climb down vertical ladders and check the security of the Weapons Magazines (places where we keep the ordnance). This is very important because if somebody did […]
When we were younger, doing grown up things looked so much better than the things we were doing. Grown-ups slept when they wanted, ate what they wanted and bought what they wanted. Who wouldn’t want that, right? Life was rough because we had a bed time (which was too early), we had to eat all […]